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Napier NT1 Range Turbocharger Innovation NT1 Range Turbocharger Napier TURBOCHARGERS A Wabtec company NT1 Range State-of-the-art turbocharging A Napier NT1 Range turbocharger innovation NT1 Range Turbocharger The next generation of turbochargers has arrived 02 Napier NT1 RangeRange turbochargerturbocharger innovation innovation Driving forward the development NT1 Range innovation The market leader in pressure ratio and of turbochargers efficiency for a single-stage axial turbocharger Designed to meet current and future IMO11 Napier is a world leader in the design, manufacture and support of industrial diesel engine requirements turbochargers. With over 60 years of experience, our specialist engineers Suitable for high altitude and high ambient have produced more than 50,000 turbochargers for marine, power generation installations and rail applications. You will find our products across the globe, providing Complies with all marine and land-based reliable performance in some of the most arduous environmental conditions, legislation year after year. Compatible with all fuel types, for ultimate flexibility In February 2013, Napier was bought by the The NT1 Range is our very latest product Can be tailored for use in marine, power Wabtec Corporation; a global provider of value- range and has been designed to provide generation and rail applications added, technology-based products and services market-leading efficiencies and pressure Fully supported by our world-class global primarily for the rail and transit industry. ratios. It is your answer to achieving more service network. Wabtec is committed to investing further into power and efficiency, while lowering fuel the research and development that will allow consumption and emissions. Napier to continue innovating, leading the market in the development of cutting-edge technology and the search for ever-more efficient ways to help our customers to get more from their engines. Global Operation Proven Reliability Ease of Maintenance For over 60 years Napier Turbochargers have been Napier Turbochargers are designed to operate with Napier Turbochargers are designed to ensure ease successfully operating on engines in some of the engines running on HFO, MDO, natural gas, landfill of maintenance and service support. world’s harshest climates. gas or a combination Duel Fuel engine. www.napier-turbochargers.com 03 Napier A story of progress Since the company began, Napier has enjoyed a reputation for precision and invention unmatched in the history of British engineering. 04 Napier NT1 Range turbocharger innovation A rich history of precision and invention Napier began in 1808, the brainchild of David Napier who learned his trade in the workshop of Henry Maudsley, inventor of the centre lathe which was the backbone machine of the industrial revolution. Mr Napier founded his own firm which soon built a reputation for quality and engineering excellence, developing everything from printing presses and franking machines, to cars and aero engines. In the early 1900s, Napier began manufacturing turbine helicopters, some of the learnings cars and soon became Britain’s leading car from which led, in 1947, to Napier beginning manufacturer. In 1918, Napier entered the to design and manufacture turbochargers aero-engine market and our engines powered to support the next generation of engines. the Typhoon and Tempest fighter bombers of From 1969, we have solely specialised in the World War 2 D-Day offensive. After the war, turbochargers and, since February 2013, we the company took the lead in powering gas- have been part of the Wabtec Corporation. An unrivalled pedigree in the achievement of land, air and sea speed records 1919 Height Record: 30,500 feet 1929 Land Speed Record: 231.3 mph 1929 Air Speed Record: 336.3 mph 1930 Water Speed Record: 100.13 mph 1931 Land Speed Record: 246.1 mph 1932 Land Speed Record: 253.968 mph 1933 Air Long Distance Record: 5,309 miles 1939 Land Speed Record: 369.74 mph Napier Dagger MkIII engine Napier Railton powered Typhoon 1B with Napier Sabre 1947 Land Speed Record: 394.196 mph 24 Cylinder ‘H’ layout air-cooled, supercharged. by the Lion engine IIA engine Used in the Martin Baker MB2, Hawker Hector, Napier held the Land Speed record with the Napier 24 Cylinder ‘H’ layout Liquid-Cooled Sleeve Valve Handley Page Hereford and Hawker Trainer. Lion engine over many years, finally achieving a Twin Crankshaft with a 2-speed Supercharger. speed of 400mph with the Napier-Railton LSR Used in the Hawker Typhoon, Hawker Tempest, in 1947. Fairy Battle and Martin Baker MB3. www.napier-turbochargers.com 05 Specialist turbocharger engineering expertise Since 1947, Napier has specialised in turbochargers; which allows Highly specialist, us to focus all our thinking and efforts into leading the world in turbocharger design, development and manufacture. homegrown engineers, state-of-the-art facilities We have a dedicated engineering team of global We validate future engine and turbocharger experts in advanced turbocharger technology concepts by creating engine simulation models and in-depth research with experience of developing new products in conjunction with OEM partners. All our from design concept to production readiness. design, development and manufacturing takes combine to create These engineering experts utilise a suite of place at our own state-of-the-art plant using sophisticated tools and techniques to drive our own technology. This allows us complete innovative solutions… innovation and development. control of every element of the process to ensure the quality, reliability and performance Napier also supports multiple technology our turbochargers are renowned for around the like the NT1 Range programs (including partnerships with industry world. and academia) in pursuit of future product development initiatives and market requirements. Advanced design techniques assist Napier Turbochargers to optimise engine operation Vibration analysis Engine performance modelling 3D CFD modelling FEA stress analysis Harmonic/resonance analysis Dedicated test facilities Technical engineering specialists. Test and Validation Tools and Simulation In-house Engineering We validate future engine and turbocharger We utilise a suite of sophisticated tools and We have a dedicated engineering team of global concepts by creating engine simulation models. techniques to drive innovation and development. experts in advanced turbocharger technology. 06 Napier NT1 Range turbocharger innovation First choice for the world’s leading engine manufacturers Napier NT1 Range turbochargers are designed and built to offer cutting-edge performance and reliability in marine, power generation and rail applications. Leading engine manufacturers around the world choose Napier Turbochargers for the following reasons: Flexibility Reduced emissions We co-operate with engine manufacturers, The developments in the NT1 Range tuning and adapting our product during the allow engine manufacturers to design and design stage to meet specific customer targets. build engines that not only comply to the This collaborative process has been invaluable emissions legislation, but can also use more in developing the NT1 Range . It has resulted in: advanced miller timings to further reduce fuel market-leading pressure ratio and efficiency consumption, while still being able to apply levels, enabling manufacturers to do more, up-rates to increases power density. for less, with their engines; and a simplified installation process. If the need arises we can also customise our turbochargers to meet Fuel flexibility specific engine installation or application Napier Turbochargers can be fitted to engines requirements. running on all types of fuel: marine diesel, bio diesel, natural gas, LNG, LPG and heavy fuel oil (HFO). For HFO, we have developed Cost effectiveness state-of-the-art turbine water wash technology. Specific service solutions can be tailored to suit each customer. We optimise through-life costs by supplying a product that does exactly Global support what you need it to, with additional tailoring to We offer a series of aftermarket support meet specific performance requirements. It’s packages to suit your needs, and can about best value and the best return on your provide servicing direct to end users. Our investment. aim is to provide cost-effective solutions and to achieve minimum downtime which is crucial, particularly in marine and powerplant Turbocharger performance applications. For end users who wish to carry The NT1 Range represents a further shift out their own servicing, genuine Napier parts in turbocharger performance, reinforcing are available direct from us and via the Napier Napier’s leading position in the market. The service network. All of this gives engine end NT1 Range has been developed to give engine users more choice and competitive pricing. manufacturers extra pressure ratio when required – at up to 6.0:1, the highest pressure ratio available for this type of turbocharger. Now, the NT1 Range combines this with market- leading efficiency levels. www.napier-turbochargers.com 07 Napier NT1 Range More power, more efficiency, less fuel, lower emissions Gas inlet options Meet specific engine and engine room installation requirements. Latest water-washing techniques Efficient operation with minimum service Aerodynamic components downtime for HFO-powered engines. Optimised for efficiency, pressure ratio and reliability. Fabricated nozzle ring High efficiency with excellent resilience Aluminium compressor wheel to thermal transients. Minimum cost with maximum performance. Turbine Stress optimised
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